Sheppard Pratt·Baltimore County, Maryland
Provide comprehensive social work and counseling services to adolescent female patients in a crisis stabilization unit. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, leading group psychotherapy, and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team.
The Adolescent Female Crisis Stabilization Unit is a 22 bed unit for the multi-disciplinary assessment, evaluation, crisis intervention, and stabilization of adolescent female patients. Discharge planning emphasizes movement to day hospital or outpatient care as soon as the crisis has been stabilized. The Female Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit is located on Sheppard Pratt's main campus in Towson (Baltimore County).
Provide a wide range of social work/counseling services to an assigned caseload of patients in support of established treatment plan goals and discharge plans.
Complete a comprehensive psychosocial assessment on each patient assigned at time of admission.
Meet individually with patients on caseload as well as with families and/or significant others to monitor and evaluate progress.
Conduct daily group psychotherapy session for assigned patients; leads a wide array of psycho-therapeutic groups in conjunction with other members of the treatment team.
Communicate all aspects of patient care to treatment team members.
Master's degree in social work, counseling or related field and a MD state license (LCSW-C, LMSW or LCPC, LGPC) at time of hire and continually throughout tenure in position. Must have at least 2 years of experience; experience in mental health setting strongly preferred.
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Requires a Master's degree in social work or counseling and a valid Maryland state license (LCSW-C, LMSW, LCPC, or LGPC). A minimum of 2 years of experience is required, with a strong preference for mental health settings.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Maryland are typically driven by ongoing demand in community programs, outpatient settings, and care teams supporting patients with complex needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and an active American Heart Association BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and recent experience before applying.